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We filtered the 50 games similar to BlazBlue Centralfiction down to the 41 that fit the “PlayStation” category. MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel and Dragon Ball FighterZ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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NarrativeHardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Arc System Works

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to BlazBlue Centralfiction is MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel and Dragon Ball FighterZ follow close behind.

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The best games like BlazBlue Centralfiction on PlayStation

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BlazBlue Centralfiction. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements

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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA - Neco-Arc Round Announcements
Closest on genre
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerPvPSoloMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2021Dev Tamsoft · LasenglePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to BlazBlue Centralfiction for good reason: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a contemporary setting and pixel art.

Released 5 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel

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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
Closest on visuals
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeCozyAnime2D
Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ

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Dragon Ball FighterZ
Closest overall match
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
Year 2018Dev Arc System Works · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds PvP competition and 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and a third-person camera.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals85Tone75
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Closest on tone
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2017Dev Aksys GamesOn PS

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87Setting68
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Skullgirls

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Skullgirls
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeSci-FiAnime2D
Year 2012Dev Lab Zero Games · Autumn GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone63Setting61
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Dead or Alive 6

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Dead or Alive 6
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveNarrativeAnime2D
Year 2019Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone77Setting71Visuals68
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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round

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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveCozyAnime2D
Year 2015Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo Koei GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone81Setting70Visuals50
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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnime2D
Year 2013Dev Arc System WorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

What brings it close to BlazBlue Centralfiction is competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is setting.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone75Setting68
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Tekken 8

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Tekken 8
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveHardcoreAnime2D
Year 2024Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what BlazBlue Centralfiction does: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Released 8 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone64Setting59
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Guilty Gear: Strive

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Guilty Gear: Strive
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D
Year 2021Dev Arc System WorksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to BlazBlue Centralfiction runs through strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

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Street Fighter V

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Street Fighter V
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMeleeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2016Dev CapcomOn PS4 · PC

If BlazBlue Centralfiction worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic, the same is here. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting58Tone56
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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

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BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-Fi2D
Year 2008Dev Arc System Works · N3V GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Held in common with BlazBlue Centralfiction: strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to PvP competition and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: magic-based combat.

Same studio: Arc System Works.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode88Combat74Tone43
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4

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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
FightingArena Fighter
SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D
Year 2016Dev CyberConnect2 Co. · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with BlazBlue Centralfiction is strong narrative focus, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
FightingArena Fighter
OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitiveAnime
Year 2024Dev Spike Chunsoft · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · Switch · PC

The genre is the same as BlazBlue Centralfiction’s, and with it competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after BlazBlue Centralfiction.

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
FightingArena Fighter
MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMeleeCompetitiveAnime2D
Year 2010Dev SNKPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as BlazBlue Centralfiction: competitive edge, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on offline play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is pixel art.

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